The tourism industry is in a complicated affair with wildlife. For every heartwarming story about conservation success, there ...

Washington, DC—Last month, both the National Institutes of Health and the US Food and Drug Administration announced plans to phase out the use of animals in scientific research. The Animal Welfare ...

AI is reshaping countless aspects of life. But so far, its applications have focused mostly on our singular species, Homo sapiens. What if humans used AI to better understand the nonhuman beings with ...

In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face ...

As Africa's top predator, lions are the kings of the savanna, rightfully feared by by all manner of beasts, but there is one ...

Re “Don’t blame high egg prices on state law protecting chickens” (April 15): I appreciate the farmer who spoke out to clarify the real reason behind rising egg prices and expressed support for ...

Anna Marie Brennan was awarded the Borrin Foundation's Women Leaders in Law Fellowship in 2024. University of Waikato provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. University of Waikato ...

Animals protect themselves from being eaten by other animals in countless ways. Some are commonplace. Others are unconventional. Camouflage and running are well-known defenses. Not being seen by a ...

This week, Russia is expected to launch its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying 75 mice and 1,500 fruit flies. Laika's cramped, stressful conditions and ...

This week, Russia is expected to launch its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying 75 mice and 1,500 fruit flies. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...